Marc Ereshefsky

Marc Ereshefsky is a professor of philosophy at the University of Calgary, specializing in the philosophy of science and the philosophy of biology. His research focuses on issues on the intersection of philosophy and biology. Ereshefsky is specifically known for his work on taxonomy, systematics and natural kinds. His research has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the National Science Foundation.[1][2]

Marc Ereshefsky
NationalityAmerican
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern Philosophy
SchoolAnalytic
Main interests
philosophy of science, biology, philosophy of biology,

Personal life

Ereshefsky lives in Calgary with his wife, two sons, Jacob and Josh, and their puppy. His favourite weekend activities include hiking in the nearby Rocky Mountains, and going for runs.

Publications

Books

  • The Units of Evolution: Essays on the Nature of Species, edited with introductory essays for Bradford Books / MIT Press 1992 ISBN 978-0262050449
  • The Poverty of the Linnaean Hierarchy: A Philosophical Study of Biological Taxonomy. Cambridge University Press 2001, 2007. ISBN 978-0521781701

References
  1. "Philosophy Speakers Program: Marc Ereshefsky (Calgary), "Natural Kinds: The Stuff of Metaphysics or Scientific Practice?"".
  2. "Marc Ereshefsky's Academic Home Page". Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
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